Official Transcripts
Applicants must submit official transcripts for all undergraduate and any graduate work. To be eligible for admission, your transcript must show an earned MSW degree or an MSW degree in progress, as well as a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Certified copies of transcripts are acceptable, faxed copies of transcripts are not considered official. If you attended Loyola University Chicago previously, you do not need to request these transcripts, we have them on record.
Three Letters of Recommendation
CV/Resume
Research Paper/Writing Sample
The ability to communicate effectively is essential for the successful completion of the Ph.D. Program. The writing sample will be used to evaluate an applicant's analytic skills, writing style, critical thinking, and ability to deal with complex material. Applicants need to prepare an 8-10 page literature review with citations in proper APA format on a topic they are interested in pursuing as a dissertation topic. Review the current literature in the field to demonstrate your knowledge in this area and how it supports the research ideas you might wish to pursue in your doctoral studies.
For the TOEFL, a minimum score of 79 on the iBT
For the IELTS, a minimum score of 6.0 is required.